Historical Events In October - 22

1810  Henry Bohlen, Brig General (Union volunteers), died in 1862 on October - 22.   

1811  On this day in history the birth of Franz Liszt, Hungarian piano virtuoso and composer   

1811  On this day in history franz Liszt, Raiding Hungary, romantic composer/virtuoso pianist   

1812  Duke of Wellington seizes Burgos Spain on this day in history.   

1813  On this day in history august Harder, composer, dies at 38   

1818  Leconte de Lisle, writer on this day in history.   

1818  Joachim H Campe, German theory/author, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

1819  1st ship sails by Erie-channel (Rome-Utica) on October - 22.   

1826  On October - 22 guglielmo Quarenghi, composer   

1832  On this day in history august Labitzky, composer   

1835  On October - 22 willem G F Bentinck, earl/politician/organist, dies at 73   

1836  Sam Houston inaugurated as first elected president of Republic of Texas on October - 22.   

1836  On this day in history sam Houston inaugurated as 1st elected pres of Republic of Texas   

1838  Carl Fuchs, composer on October - 22.   

1844  The birth of Sarah Bernhardt, French actress on October - 22.   

1844  On October - 22 7th day adventists wait for appearance of Jesus   

1845  On this day in history sarah Bernhardt, France, actress (Camille, Queen Elizabeth)   

1847  On October - 22 jacobus Herculas [Uncle Koos] de la Rey, South African politician   

1847  On October - 22 sahle Selassie, Negus of Shewa   

1852  Hans C E Freiherr von Gagern, German advisor to Dutch king, dies at 86 on this day in history.   

1854  J Gotthelf, writer, dies at 57 on October - 22.   

1859  Louis (Ludwig) Spohr, composer (Faust), dies at 75 on October - 22.   

1861  1st telegraph line linking West & East coasts completed on October - 22.   

1862  Battle at Old Fort Wayne, Indian Territory on October - 22.   

1866  On October - 22 paraguay: Battle of Curupaytí against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.   

1867  Foundation of the National University of Colombia on October - 22.   

1868  On October - 22 jacques Offenbach's opera "Genevieve de Brabant," premieres in NYC   

1869  On October - 22 michael Sars, Norwegian zoologist, dies at 64   

1870  On October - 22 ivan Bunin, Russia, poet/novelist (Gentleman from SF-Nobel 1933)   

1875  On October - 22 sons of the American Revolution organized   

1875  Sons of American Revolution organizes on October - 22.   

1876  On this day in history karl B Adam, German theologist (Christ our Brother)   

1877  The Blantyre mining disaster in Scotland kills 207 miners. Those widows and orphans who were unable to support themselves were evicted by the mine owners and likely sent to the Poor House on this day in history.   

1878  On this day in history the first rugby match under floodlights takes place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton.   

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1071  William IX, Duke of Aquitaine and poet (d. 1126) was born on October - 22.   

1197  On October - 22 birth of emperor Juntoku of Japan (d. 1242)   

1592  Gustaf Horn, Swedish soldier and politician (d. 1657) was born on this day in history.   

1686  Georg Balthasar Schott, composer was born on October - 22.   

1688  Nadir Shah of Persia (d. 1747) was born on October - 22.   

1689  On October - 22 birth of king John V of Portugal (d. 1750)   

1698  On October - 22 birth of nicola Bonifacio Logroscino, composer   

1701  On October - 22 birth of maria Amalia of Austria, Holy Roman Empire Empress (d. 1756)   

0741  Charles Martel, ruler of the Franks, dies at 63 on October - 22.   

1383  On this day in history ferdinand I, the wise, king of Portugal, dies   

1494  On October - 22 gian Galeazzo, Italian duke of Milan (1476-94), dies   

1565  Death of Jean, Vicomte d'Aguisy Grolier de Servieres, French bibliophile (b. 1479) on October - 22.   

1613  Death of Pomponio Nenna, Italian composer on this day in history.   

1625  Death of Kikkawa Hiroie, Japanese politician (b. 1561) on October - 22.   

1651  Jacob Praetorius, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

1674  On October - 22 death of gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Dutch painter (b. 1621)